The Maxwell Museums Laboratory of Human Osteology
specializes in numerous facets of physical
anthropology. The laboratory serves as a repository of human remains,
which includes prehistoric, documented, and forensic remains.

The laboratory is pleased to be working with the Native American Graves
and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA) in the relocation of the prehistoric remains to their rightful
descendants. The prehistoric remains are presently undergoing inventories
to ensure that as little information as possible will be lost with the
repatriation of remains.

Currently we house a documented osteological collection of over 230 modern
individuals of various backgrounds. The Laboratory of Human Osteology
also participates in forensic work through our close working relationship
with the State of New Mexicos Office of the Medical Investigator
(OMI).